Isaiah 38:13

Authorized King James Version

I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שִׁוִּ֤יתִי
I reckoned
properly, to level, i.e., equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e., counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, et
#2
עַד
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#3
בֹּ֙קֶר֙
till morning
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
#4
כָּֽאֲרִ֔י
that as a lion
a lion
#5
כֵּ֥ן
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#6
יְשַׁבֵּ֖ר
so will he break
to burst (literally or figuratively)
#7
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
עַצְמוֹתָ֑י
all my bones
a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame
#9
מִיּ֥וֹם
from day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#10
עַד
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#11
לַ֖יְלָה
even to night
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
#12
תַּשְׁלִימֵֽנִי׃
wilt thou make an end
to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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